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With over 40,000 students on campus, Purdue University offers a large number of options for study locations. Perhaps you’ve been to the library, or tend to study in the graduate student lounge in your department. Personally, I tend to lock myself in my office, but every once in a while, I like to change the scenery and get my work done in a new place.

If you’d like to change your routine or simply explore what Purdue has to offer, here are two great locations for studying (and snacking) on campus.

Marriott Hall is a luminous building with large windows, tall ceilings, an outdoor patio and an Italian coffee and gelato shop. The environment on the main floor is warm and welcoming, and if you don’t mind a little noise, it is a wonderful option for some afternoon reading or grading. Grab a hot drink from LavAzza Espression and find a seat at the tall tables by the windows, or venture off to the 2nd floor to relax on the couches and get caught up on your work.

The Wilmeth Active Learning Center opened on August 7th 2017, and is a student-centered facility, offering a wide variety of study spaces and classrooms specially designed for active learning. Head over to the Reading Room for a wonderful view of Purdue’s clock tower, or find a cozy chair on the main floor overlooking the pedestrian walkway. There are plenty of options for quiet spaces or areas buzzing with noise, if you prefer. In case you get hungry, Au Bon Pain offers fresh food choices such as baked goods, salads, sandwiches, pre-made salads, wraps and yogurt parfaits.

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